Cetaderm(Sulfacetamide) 100 MG/ML Topical Lotion
Drug Information
| Brand name Or ID | CETADERM 584396 |
| Full generic name | Sulfacetamide 100 MG/ML Topical Lotion |
| Drug display name | CETADERM (Topical) |
| Dose form | Topical Lotion |
| Drug concentration | 100 mg/ml |
| Route of administration | Topical |
| Pregnancy category | |
| Alternatives |
Cetaderm lotion indication:
Cetaderm topical lotion is used for cleansing skin in the treatment of dandruff and other skin conditions, for example:
- acne.
- seborrheic dermatitis, in addition to seborrhea sicca.
- Furthermore, it is also used in bacterial skin infection treatment for certain bacterial skin infections. So Sulfacetamide is considered an antibiotic since it works by stopping bacterial growth.
How to use cetaderm lotion(sulfacetamide)?
- Firstly, Wet your skin well and utilize a sufficient amount of cetaderm during clean the affected zone with cetaderm, use it two times per day (morning and evening) for at least 8 to 10 days or as instructed by your physician.
- Secondly, smoothly massage cetaderm with your fingers into the affected area until a complete foam appears.
- Thirdly Wash well with plain water and pat area dry.
- In addition, you must avoid getting cetaderm in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on your eyelids or lips during application.
- Therefore if you do get cetaderm in those areas, wash with an excess of water.
- How often your use cetaderm is based on your medical situation moreover your response to therapy.
- wash your hair frequently with normal shampoo(non-medicated) at least once per week.
- In addition use cetaderm regularly to get the greatest benefit from it.
- Remember to apply cetaderm at the same time(s) each day.
- Caution don’t use cetaderm more frequently, use more of it, or keep utilizing it for longer than prescribed as your skin will not be improved any faster, and your risk of increased side effects maybe occur.
- Finally, Rinse the cetaderm cleanser quickly if it made your skin too much dry, or use the cleanser less often.
- Above all ask your physician or pharmacist for more details.
- According to the improvement of your condition, your physician may direct you to use Cetaderm less frequently to maintain your skin condition under control (once or twice per week or every other week).
- similarly, tell your physician if your skin condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Cetaderm lotion side effect
The common side effect is:
ophthalmic: for example application site irritation.
The serious side effects are:
- Dermatologic: Toxic epidermal necrolysis furthermore Stevens-johnson syndrome.
- Hepatic: for example Liver necrosis.
- Hematologic: Agranulocytosis moreover Aplastic anemia.
- Immunologic: for example Hypersensitivity reaction
